The last race at Santa Anita earlier today

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I believe a break through leads to an automatic scratch in the UK...someone was telling me that the other day.

I think they should unload the rest of the field from the gate when it happens.

It gives the bettors more time to do what they want. And I think it's fair to everyone... even though it will cause a delay.

It's especially fair to the horse who probably feels like he just got hit in the mouth with a club.